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Most new GMRS users hit the same wall: thirty channels on the screen, all looking equal… but they're not. Some are full-power. Some are handheld-only. Some can hit repeaters. Some won't carry your voice past the yard.
In this episode, we break down GMRS the way real families actually use it:
• The three channel groups that matter • What power limits mean in the real world • Which channels give you real range • Why Channels 8–14 feel so weak • The only three channels your family needs to know • How repeaters actually work on GMRS
If you've ever wondered why GMRS feels "strong one minute, weak the next," this episode clears it up.
BLACK FRIDAY LIVE: I'm hosting a Live Zoom call on November 29th at 1 PM Eastern to help you build a simple winter-ready communication plan. (your invited!) Register at: https://live.prepcomms.com
DECEMBER 9 WINTER WORKSHOP: Same link gets you access to the Dec 9th session as well.
News Mention: This week's nationwide CodeRED outage is a reminder of why you need a WX radio & alternate comms matter. Full WYFF report here: https://www.wyff4.com/article/emergency-notification-system-offline-after-vendor-cybersecurity-incident-officials-say/69533822
Show close: 73 y'all & God Bless. Yes, Night Cafe assisted with the photo for this episode (like always)
By Caleb Nelson5
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Most new GMRS users hit the same wall: thirty channels on the screen, all looking equal… but they're not. Some are full-power. Some are handheld-only. Some can hit repeaters. Some won't carry your voice past the yard.
In this episode, we break down GMRS the way real families actually use it:
• The three channel groups that matter • What power limits mean in the real world • Which channels give you real range • Why Channels 8–14 feel so weak • The only three channels your family needs to know • How repeaters actually work on GMRS
If you've ever wondered why GMRS feels "strong one minute, weak the next," this episode clears it up.
BLACK FRIDAY LIVE: I'm hosting a Live Zoom call on November 29th at 1 PM Eastern to help you build a simple winter-ready communication plan. (your invited!) Register at: https://live.prepcomms.com
DECEMBER 9 WINTER WORKSHOP: Same link gets you access to the Dec 9th session as well.
News Mention: This week's nationwide CodeRED outage is a reminder of why you need a WX radio & alternate comms matter. Full WYFF report here: https://www.wyff4.com/article/emergency-notification-system-offline-after-vendor-cybersecurity-incident-officials-say/69533822
Show close: 73 y'all & God Bless. Yes, Night Cafe assisted with the photo for this episode (like always)

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